How many syllables in “mulligatawnies”?
syllables in "mulligatawnies"
Word details
Syllables
5
mul · li · ga · taw · nies
Letters
14
m · u · l · l · i · g · a · t · a · w · n · i · e · s
Scrabble
20
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About the word “mulligatawnies”
The word “mulligatawnies” contains 5 syllables, divided as mul · li · ga · taw · nies. It has 14 letters.
FAQ
How many syllables does "mulligatawnies" have?
"mulligatawnies" has 5 syllables.
How do you divide "mulligatawnies" into syllables?
"mulligatawnies" is divided into syllables as: mul · li · ga · taw · nies.
What is the Scrabble score for "mulligatawnies"?
The Scrabble score for "mulligatawnies" is 20 points.
Using “mulligatawnies” in writing
"mulligatawnies" (mul · li · ga · taw · nies) has five syllables — exactly one full line of a haiku's 5-7-5 structure. That means this single word could stand alone as the opening or closing line of a haiku. In longer verse, five-syllable words create a slow, deliberate pace.
In word games
In Scrabble and Words With Friends, “mulligatawnies” is worth 20 base points before any board multipliers. That's a high-scoring word — prioritize double or triple word score squares to maximize your turn.